Rotax MAX Challenge Regulations

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Our global Rotax MAX Challenge regulations apply to all kart races organized by BRP-Rotax, authorized distributors of BRP-Rotax, and their partners – or any combination thereof – under the Rotax MAX Challenge banner (RMC, for short). These races include the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF, for short) and national and international Rotax MAX Challenge events.

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Check also with the race organizers

Regulations for individual Rotax MAX Challenge races may differ slightly from our global RMC regulations. Differing regulations require the approval of BRP-Rotax. We recommend contacting the organizer of the RMC race you’re interested in to familiarize yourself with the details of the race announcement, its rules, and its regulations.


Below, we’ve put together the sporting regulations governing all Rotax MAX Challenge races (including E20 E-Kart), along with related bulletins and manuals. These regulations lay down the rules of the race for all national and international Rotax MAX Challenge events worldwide and set out how racing drivers can qualify for the annual Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals. We’ve made all files available for download in PDF format.

RMC Global Sporting Regulation 2026
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RMC Global Sporting Regulation 2026 Bulletin 01
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These are the technical requirements and regulations for karts participating in a Rotax MAX Challenge race. Our technical regulations apply to all national and international Rotax MAX Challenge events worldwide. Technical regulations and related bulletins are available for download in a PDF format.

RMC Global Technical Regulation 2026
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RMC Global Technical Regulation 2026 Bulletin 01
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RMC Global Technical Regulation 2026 Bulletin 02
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RMC Global Technical Regulation 2026 Bulletin 03
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Rotax E20 E-Kart

E20 - Sporting and technical regulations

While not all E20 events offer qualification opportunities for Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, our e-racing events are becoming increasingly popular. Are you interested in learning more? Download the general sporting and technical regulations for Rotax E20 events. 
E20 categories are included in the Global RMC Sporting regulations. 

Download here

RMC Global Technical Regulations E20 2026
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Rotax E10 E-Kart

E10 RMC Regulations

The Rotax E10 is a new category at selected RMCs around the world and will be part of the RMC Grand Finals for the first time starting in 2026. At the RMC races and race events you can win tickets for the RMC Grand Finals in Portugal.

E10 category is included in the Global Sporting Regulations.

Download here

RMC Global E10 Technical Regulation 2026
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Interested in a specific RMC event?

Regulations for individual Rotax MAX Challenge races and events at the national and international level can deviate slightly from global RMC regulations. Check out our map! Look up the track and the regional Rotax distributor, and reach out to them. Our distributors are involved in organizing all RMC races in their region. They will be happy to provide you with the details you need.

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Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals

RMCGF regulations

The RMC season culminates in the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, RMCGF, which brings together almost 400 of the world’s best kart racers. These pro racers have secured their ticket to the finale in national and international RMC competitions. They compete in eight categories according to RMCGF regulations.

Upcoming RMC events

  • 14 May 2026 — 16 May 2026

    RMC POLAND #4

  • 15 May 2026 — 16 May 2026

    RMC SA NR # 2

    Formula K Raceway
    Benoni, South Africa

  • 15 May 2026 — 17 May 2026

    RMC Czech Republic Slovakia #2 (MORAVSKY POHAR)

    A1-Speedworld
    Bruck a.d.L., Austria

    Rotax Max Challenge Czech Republic and Slovakia at Moravsky Pohar

  • 15 May 2026 — 17 May 2026

    SSC

    Novi Marof Karting
    Ptuj, Croatia

  • 16 May 2026 — 17 May 2026

    Testday Saturday

    Karting des Fagnes
    Genk, Belgium

  • 16 May 2026 — 17 May 2026

    RMC Ecuador 2025

  • 16 May 2026 — 17 May 2026

    UKS-Karting #3

    Kart Circuit De Landsard
    Eindhoven, Netherlands

  • 16 May 2026 — 17 May 2026

    RMC #1 LC #1 LKK #1

    Kandavas Kartodroms
    Kandava, Latvia

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